
Mercedes driver secures title in Mexico City Grand Prix, ending Italy's 73-year wait.
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history, finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix to secure the title and end Italy's 73-year wait since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
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Italy's previous Formula 1 world champion was Alberto Ascari in 1953.
In the words of tennis great Jannik Sinner: “Mamma mia, Kimi!”
Italy woke up on Monday rejoicing at the nation’s first Formula 1 world champion in 73 years, since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest champion in history on Sunday, when the Mercedes driver finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix to clinch the title with four races to spare.

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